The Bible is filled with characters who spread the Word of God in the face of overwhelming odds. They are considered the inspirations of missionaries. Although some of the stories should not be taken literally, the approach they take, both spiritually and mentally towards the task of evangelization, is legendary and worthy of study.
Take for instance Daniel, who was a child in Jerusalem during the invasion of the ancient Babylonians. Despite the attempt at brainwashing, through exposure and education of foreign cultures and beliefs, the young Daniel stayed strong with his faith. His wisdom impressed even his captors. He defied Babylonian orders that prohibited the worship of deities other than their own. As a consequence, he was thrown into a lion pit, but was miraculously saved by God.
More recently in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew and John, there came a preacher known as John the Baptist. He was a fellow without fear. He taught the Word of God whenever and wherever he saw fit. John the Baptist focused on teaching about Jesus Christ. There were times though, as Luke wrote in his Gospel, that John the Baptist grappled with doubts. But just like Daniel, his faith was strong enough to tide him over.
Finally, we come to the greatest missionary to ever walk the earth, Jesus Christ. He started Christianity and shared not just God’s teachings, but also Himself to everyone he met. And not only is Christ the one true being every missionary aspires to be, he is the one many people strive to emulate. The greatest person to ever exist has given the world the greatest legacy of all-time.
John Binkley is the founder of Generational Equity. He has been traveling for decades, helping many people and sharing with them the Word of God. Find out more about his work by checking out this LinkedIn profile.
Take for instance Daniel, who was a child in Jerusalem during the invasion of the ancient Babylonians. Despite the attempt at brainwashing, through exposure and education of foreign cultures and beliefs, the young Daniel stayed strong with his faith. His wisdom impressed even his captors. He defied Babylonian orders that prohibited the worship of deities other than their own. As a consequence, he was thrown into a lion pit, but was miraculously saved by God.
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More recently in the Bible, in the Gospels of Matthew and John, there came a preacher known as John the Baptist. He was a fellow without fear. He taught the Word of God whenever and wherever he saw fit. John the Baptist focused on teaching about Jesus Christ. There were times though, as Luke wrote in his Gospel, that John the Baptist grappled with doubts. But just like Daniel, his faith was strong enough to tide him over.
Finally, we come to the greatest missionary to ever walk the earth, Jesus Christ. He started Christianity and shared not just God’s teachings, but also Himself to everyone he met. And not only is Christ the one true being every missionary aspires to be, he is the one many people strive to emulate. The greatest person to ever exist has given the world the greatest legacy of all-time.
John Binkley is the founder of Generational Equity. He has been traveling for decades, helping many people and sharing with them the Word of God. Find out more about his work by checking out this LinkedIn profile.
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